Klitschko announces opening of new bridge in Kyiv

A new bridge will soon be opened in the park on Pryrichna Street in the Obolonskyi district in Kyiv.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced this on his Telegram channel, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

"We will soon open a new bridge in the park on Pryrichna Street in Obolon. We are implementing the project in partnership with the capitals of Ukraine and Lithuania," he said.

Klitschko noted that the pedestrian bridge is being built across the reservoir based on the King Mindaugas Bridge in Vilnius, the idea of ​​its creation arose as a symbol of the long-term partnership between Kyiv and Vilnius and a sign of support for Ukraine during the war.

The facility will be part of the renovation of the southwestern part of the park on Pryrichna Street.

According to Klitschko, three stages of open public consultations with residents were held during the preparation of the concept of changes.

"The project has an important social component. Creating another comfortable space for walks and recreation for Kyiv residents. During the war, such places are of particular importance - they help people recover emotionally and maintain psychological stability," he noted.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, in May 2024, Klitschko announced the completion of the construction of a pedestrian bridge-wave between Obolonskaya Embankment and Obolonskyi Island.

In December 2023, the Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge was opened to traffic in Kyiv.

In May 2019, the Kyiv City State Administration opened a pedestrian and bicycle bridge between Volodymyrska Hill and the Arch of Friendship of Peoples, known as the "glass bridge."